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<strong>RN 10 Foundations of Nursing Theory</strong>

<em>3 units – 45 hours lecture</em>

Introduction of the foundation of nursing theory and concepts to promote and maintain safe, effective health care with culturally diverse patients. Integrate the professional nursing roles of clinician, teacher, leader, and advocate while demonstrating critical thinking and utilizing the nursing process in the promotion of health and the foundational care of patient response to physiological and psychosocial health conditions of the adult patient.



<strong>RN 10L Foundations of Nursing–Clinical</strong>

<em>3 units – 135 hours lab</em>

This course consists of Skills Lab and Clinical hours that apply theory concepts of the paired course. This course is an introduction of the foundation of nursing theory and concepts to promote and maintain safe, effective health care with culturally diverse patients. Integrate the professional nursing roles of clinician, teacher, leader, and advocate while demonstrating critical thinking and utilizing the nursing process in the promotion of health and the foundational care of patient response to physiological and psychosocial health conditions of the adult patient. Selected psychomotor skills associated with the activities of daily living will be studied and practiced. Clinical site rotations include patient care units within skilled nursing agencies.



<strong>RN 11 Introduction to Medical Surgical Theory</strong>

<em>3 units – 45 hours lecture</em>

Introduction to concepts and practices as they relate to the non–critical young adult through geriatric adult in the medical–surgical environment. Through utilization of the nursing process, the student will begin to recognize alterations in functioning or illness and formulate age–appropriate nursing interventions. Selected psychomotor skills associated with the basic needs, medication administration and intravenous therapy will be studied and practiced. Introduction to Medical–Surgical Nursing I introduces the first year nursing student to concepts and practices as they relate to the adult patient in the Medical–Surgical environment.



<strong>RN 11L Introduction to Medical Surgical Clinical</strong>

<em>3 units – 135 hours lab</em>

This course consists of Skills Lab and Clinical hours that apply theory concepts in the paired course. This course introduces concepts and practices as they relate to the non–critical young adult through geriatric adult in the medical–surgical environment. Through utilization of the nursing process, the student will begin to recognize alterations in functioning or illness and formulate age–appropriate nursing interventions. Selected psychomotor skills associated with the basic needs, medication administration and intravenous therapy will be studied and practiced. Clinical site rotations include medical surgical units within rural acute care agencies.



<strong>RN 12 Nursing Seminar 1: Pathophysiology</strong>

<em>2 units – 30 hours lecture</em>

This course provides nursing students with a methodical approach for calculating medication dosages, selecting and administering drugs, and monitoring the patient's response to drug therapy. Content includes general principles of pharmacology, legal, ethical, and safety aspects of medication administration, and drug calculations. Drug information includes pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, contraindications and precautions, adverse effects and drug interactions, as well as patient variables such as health status, life span and gender, diet, lifestyle and habits, environment, and culture in relationship to drug therapy. Emphasis is placed on nursing responsibilities such as maximizing therapeutic effects and minimizing adverse effects of drug therapy, appropriate patient and family teaching, and ongoing assessment of the patient.



<strong>RN 20 Maternal Child Nursing Theory</strong>

<em>2 units – 30 hours lecture</em>

This course will enable the student to attain knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe, effective, culturally sensitive physiological and psychosocial care using the nursing process and family centered approach for childbearing clients and their families.



<strong>RN 20L Maternal Child Nursing Clinical</strong>

<em>2 units – 90 hours lab</em>

This course consists of Skills Lab and Clinical hours that apply theory concepts of the paired course. This course will enable the student to attain knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe, effective, culturally sensitive physiological and psychosocial care using the nursing process and family centered approach for childbearing clients and their families. Clinical experiences emphasize refinement of critical thinking, decision making, psychomotor skills and management of care for evidence based practice in the roles of professional nursing. Clinical site rotations include maternal child units within acute care and ambulatory agencies.



<strong>RN 21 Beginning Medical Surgical Theory</strong>

<em>4 units – 60 hours lecture</em>

Medical Surgical Nursing II develops the first year nursing student's knowledge and skills as they relate to the adult non–critical moderately complex medical–surgical patient. Through utilization of the nursing process, the student will recognize alterations in functioning or illness and formulate age–appropriate nursing interventions. Psychomotor skills associated with moderately complex needs, medication administration and intravenous therapy will be studied and practiced. the impact of multiple nursing diagnoses on patient outcomes will be introduced.



<strong>RN 21L Beginning Medical Surgical Clinical</strong>

<em>4 units – 180 hours lab</em>

This course consists of Skills Lab and Clinical hours that apply the theory concepts of the paired course. This course develops the first year nursing student's knowledge and skills as they relate to the adult non–critical moderately complex medical–surgical patient. Through utilization of the nursing process, the student will recognize alterations in functioning or illness and formulate age–appropriate nursing interventions. Psychomotor skills associated with moderately complex needs, medication administration and intravenous therapy will be studied and practiced. The impact of multiple nursing diagnoses on patient outcomes will be introduced. Clinical site rotations include medical surgical units within acute care agencies.



<strong>RN 22 Nursing Seminar 2: Pharmacology</strong>

<em>2 units – 30 hours lecture</em>

This course introduces concepts of pharmacology for special populations, including pediatrics, and critical thinking strategies such as concept mapping. Pharmacology content includes Peripheral Nervous System Drugs, Cardiovascular Drugs, Biologic Response Modifiers, Central Nervous System Drugs – Part 1, Endocrine system Drugs, Gastrointestinal System Drugs, Respiratory Drugs, and Antimicrobial Drugs.



<strong>RN 29 Role Transition - Bridge</strong>

<em>4 units – 45 hours lecture, 45 hours lab</em>

This course is designed for the LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) or the advanced placement student for the purpose of transitioning into the role of RN (Registered Nurse). Theory and application of concepts of physical assessment, the nursing process, critical thinking, the relationship of homeostatic mechanisms to fluids and electrolytes and nursing competencies in the professional roles of clinician, teacher, leader and advocate will be presented.



<strong>RN 30 Geron–Comm Health Nursing Theory</strong>

<em>1 unit – 15 hours lecture</em>

This course provides the third term student with the opportunity to experience a community health setting for the geriatric patient. Characteristics of today's elderly population will be discussed. A continuum of care will be discussed in community settings including services for the independent and well elderly to the most dependent and ill.



<strong>RN 30L Geron–Comm Health Nursing Clinical</strong>

<em>1 unit – 45 hours lab</em>

This course consists of Skills Lab and Clinical hours that apply theory concepts of the paired course. This course provides the third term student with the opportunity to experience a community health setting for the geriatric patient. Characteristics of today's elderly population will be discussed. A continuum of care will be explored in community settings including services for the independent and well elderly to the most dependent and ill. The continuum of care will provide the student with the opportunity to participate in community based settings including home health, ambulatory surgery, Alzheimers, and subacute/rehabilitation agencies.



<strong>RN 31R Intermediate Medical Surgical Theory</strong>

<em>2 units – 30 hours lecture</em>

In this course the student will synthesize and correlate nursing knowledge and skills in providing care to multiple patients who have complex, multi–system illnesses. Focus will be for the students to predict patient needs and priorities, and evaluate outcomes on care. Associated psychomotor skills will be integrated and practiced.



<strong>RN 31RL Intermediate Medical Surgical Clinical</strong>

<em>3 units – 135 hours lab</em>

This course consists of Skills Lab and Clinical hours that apply the theory concepts of the paired course. In this course the student will synthesize and correlate nursing knowledge and skills in providing care to adult and pediatric patients who have complex, multi–system illnesses. Focus will be for the students to predict patient needs and priorities, and evaluate outcomes on care. Associated psychomotor skills will be integrated and practiced. Clinical site rotations include medical surgical units within adult and pediatric acute care agencies.



<strong>RN 32 Nursing Seminar 3: Leadership</strong>

<em>2 units – 30 units lecture</em>

This course includes concepts of pharmacology and an overview of professional roles and relationships. Pharmacology content includes Renal Drugs, Immunosuppressant and Chemotherapeutic Agents, Analgesics, Anti–inflammatory, and Anti–rheumatoid Agents. Leadership and management concepts will be applied to varying groups of clients and families within a variety of health care systems.



<strong>RN 33 Pediatric Nursing Theory</strong>

<em>2 units – 30 hours lecture</em>

Introduction to current theories and concepts in the care of the pediatric client/family with emphasis on wellness and illness. Pediatric nursing focuses on the nursing care of children of various ages and their families. Concepts include disease process, medical treatments, nursing responsibilities, and interventions, cultural, ethical, and legal issues.



<strong>RN 33L Pediatric Nursing Clinical</strong>

<em>2 units – 90 hours lab</em>

This course consists of Skills Lab and Clinical hours that apply theory concepts in the paired course. Application of specific skills, theories, and concepts in the care of the pediatric client/family with emphasis on wellness and illness.



<strong>RN 40 Mental Health–Psych Nursing Theory</strong>

<em>2 units – 30 hours lecture</em>

This course provides an introduction to psychiatric mental health nursing using the nursing process to promote psychosocial integrity within the context of the health illness continuum across the life span. Emphasis is on therapeutic interactions and communications, bio–psychosocial rehabilitation and therapeutic use of self. Classroom experiences will prepare students to participate in therapeutic activities in a variety of mental health settings.



<strong>RN 40LC Mental Health–Psych Nursing Clinical</strong>

<em>1.5 unit – 67.5 hours lab</em>

This course consists of Clinical hours that apply theory concepts of the paired course. This course provides an introduction to psychiatric mental health nursing using the nursing process to promote psychosocial integrity within the context of the health illness continuum across the life span. Emphasis is on therapeutic interactions and communications, bio–psychosocial rehabilitation and therapeutic use of self. Clinical experiences will provide opportunities for students to participate in therapeutic activities in a variety of mental health settings.



<strong>RN 41 Advanced Medical Surgical Theory</strong>

<em>3 units – 45 hours lecture</em>

This course focuses on advanced application of the nursing process in care of critically ill adult and geriatric patients. The student will organize and discriminate data to establish priorities of care. Correlated clinical experiences emphasize refinement of clinical decision making, psychomotor skills and management of patient care in professional nursing practice. Also included in this course the fourth semester nursing student with the opportunity to integrate and apply previously learned skills and knowledge from all areas of nursing practice to new, current, and/or evolving health care settings. Content will include leadership theory and application, delegation, priorities, and time management. The course focuses on assisting the student to transition from student nurse role to that as a licensed nurse. Classroom experiences assist the student to acquire additional proficiency which will assist in securing an entry level registered nurse position.



<strong>RN 41LC Advanced Medical Surgical Clinical</strong>

<em>4.5 units – 202.5 hours lab</em>

This course consists of Skills Lab and Clinical hours that apply the theory concepts of the paired course. The course focuses on advanced application of the nursing process in care of critically ill adult and geriatric patients. The student will organize and discriminate data to establish priorities of care. Correlated clinical experiences emphasize refinement of clinical decision making, psychomotor skills and management of patient care in professional nursing practice. Also included in this course is the opportunity to integrate and apply previously learned skills and knowledge from all areas of nursing practice to new, current, and/or evolving health care settings. Content will include leadership theory and application, delegation, priorities, and time management. The course focuses on assisting the student to transition from student nurse role to that as a licensed nurse. Clinical experiences assist the student to acquire additional proficiency which will assist in securing an entry level registered nurse position. Clinical site rotations include critical care units within acute care agencies.



<strong>RN 42 Nursing Seminar 4: Leadership</strong>

<em>2 units – 30 hours lecture</em>

This course includes concepts of pharmacology and preparation for a career in nursing. Pharmacology content includes Central Nervous System Drugs–Part 2. Preparation for a career in nursing includes services provided by Career Services Department, resume writing, interview techniques, networking skills, portfolio presentation, and workplace success. The course culminates with a 20 hour NCLEX review course.